Once Upon a Time

eal tips from real moms…
“You are not selfish for wanting to brush your teeth and take a hot shower alone.”
“Take all the pictures you can! Even if you're in your pj's, your hair is a mess, no make-up,
whatever. Take pictures when they're happy, when they're mad (it's actually pretty fun), when
“Ask for help.”
they're sleeping, when they're playing, with every family member, every holiday. It goes so
fast and there's so many little things it's easy to forget.“
“Make sure u make mommy and daddy time!!”
“Find a really good support system
with other mommies, where you can
share your struggles and ask for help.”
“You are going to make mistakes and yes, that sweet baby will
make mistakes as he or she grows up. Be forgiving to both of
you. Let them know you still love them no matter what.”
“You wont break your baby! Don't make your house super quiet so they get used
to noise and are good sleepers. Other parents who look perfect are faking it.”
“Trust your own instincts.”
“You can not spoil a baby.
You can't hold them too much
Don't think you have to follow
"the norm", every baby is
different. Follow their cues.”
“If it's a boy child, point it DOWN
when changing the diaper.”
“Do what's best for your child not what other people tell you what works for one
parent or child may not work for the other, sleep when you can, use nap time to
either you nap or get things done around the house, and most of all make sure
you and your husband are still there for each other and loving each other
because you get so busy with your little one that you also need you and hubby
time! And take lots of picture of that kid you'll capture cute, funny, sad moment.”
“You and your significant other will do things differently… One way
isn't better, just different! It's okay to do things a little differently!!!”
“Do what's best for your child not what other people tell you what works for one parent or child may not work for the
other, sleep when you can, use nap time to either you nap or get things done around the house, and most of all make
sure you and your husband are still there for each other and loving each other because you get so busy with your little
one that you also need you and hubby time! And take lots of picture of that kid you'll capture cute, funny, sad moment.”
“Routine and consistency are HUGE!!
Even from the very beginning.”
“You are going to make mistakes and yes, that
sweet baby will make mistakes as he or she
grows up. Be forgiving to both of you. Let them
know you still love them no matter what.”
“All the feelings of being over whelmed and second guessing every
decision you make are normal. Don't let what others say bring you
down, you know what's best for you and baby!!!!! Enjoy every
second, one day you'll miss being up all night and all the crying!!”
“ALWAYS carry extra clothes for you and baby. ALWAYS. lol”
“When people offer help, take it. It's okay to feel overwhelmed the first
couple weeks because they are the hardest but it gets better. You don't
have to listen to everyone, Do what you think is best because your the
parents. Once you have done everything in your power to get the baby
to stop crying but They haven't stopped, it's 2am, you have had no
sleep and are just at the breaking point where you are crying along with
your baby (personal experience lol) it's okay to put them in safe place
and let them calm themselves or for you to take a minute to breathe.
You will be fine, it's hard but well worth it.”
“Our Snuza and 360 cups spared my sanity (and our carpet)!”
If you feel like something is wrong, don't be afraid to
actively seek a second opinion. Our first pediatrician
told me my 3 month old just had reflux. That diagnosis
did not settle well with me....I knew something wasn't
right. Went for second opinion and found a new
pediatrician. She was diagnosed with whooping cough!
Trust your gut. 85% of the time....you are right!!!